English, Theatre and Performance Student Secures Place on Prestigious Godber Theatre Foundation Mentorship Programme

Third-year BA English, Theatre and Performance student Elise Murray has been selected for the Godber Theatre Foundation's mentorship programme,

which supports students from Hull and East Yorkshire in their degree-level studies in theatre arts.

The Godber Theatre Foundation is an initiative which supports students specifically from Hull and East Yorkshire alongside their degree-level studies in theatre arts subjects, offering them mentorship, industry seminars, professional experience and financial aid.

 

Founded by Martha Godber, a writer, director, and actor who studied at LIPA, the foundation works in partnership with the John Godber Theatre Company. The foundation is also connected to award-winning playwright John Godber, from Hull, who studied at Bretton Hall (University of Leeds), and director Jane Godber, a Bretton Hall alumna whose achievements include BAFTAs for Best Schools Drama and Best Original Writer for Children's TV.

The Godber Theatre Foundation offered just six places this year. As part of the programme, Elise will participate in workshops throughout the year, gaining valuable industry insight and professional experience alongside her studies.

Commenting on her achievement, Elise said: "I’m delighted to be joining the Godber Theatre Foundation and look forward to working with a company whose work I have admired for many years. My studies at the University of Leeds, together with my extracurricular involvement in Theatre Group, provided me with both the theoretical knowledge and practical experience that enabled me to pursue this opportunity. I would especially like to thank Professor George Rodosthenous for his invaluable advice, guidance, and support throughout my time at Leeds."

Professor George Rodosthenous, Interim Head of the School of Performance and Cultural Industries, added that "this is excellent news and a wonderful achievement for Elise. We are incredibly proud to see her secure such a prestigious opportunity and look forward to following her journey with the foundation."